Problems
The “problems”
you perceive
with the world
aren’t really problems,
but rather perceptions
that do not agree
with your own.
What makes you
so high and mighty
to believe
that you know better?
Just because you subscribe
to a popular belief
doesn’t make that belief
any more “true”
than the belief
you create on your own.
You forget that
all beliefs,
all outcomes,
all possibilities,
exist simultaneously
and that all
are equally valid
and equally true.
The “popular” belief,
the “official” belief,
the “brainwashed” belief,
the “visionary” belief,
the “lunatic” belief,
the “naive” belief,
the “enlightened” belief,
these are all simply
choices that you make
so that you may experience
the belief of “life”
from a perspective
that seems
uniquely your people
and uniquely you.
You use these
subscribed beliefs
to judge OTHER beliefs,
which is why this post
may not sit well with you.
You are CERTAIN
that there is
a right and a wrong,
a good and a bad,
a yes and a no,
a yesterday, a today
and a tomorrow.
These beliefs are strong,
so you cannot judge your “life”
or the “life” of others
outside the context,
the biases,
the brainwashing,
the distortion,
the history
of your human experience.
And so this is the reality
you may find yourself “stuck” in.
This is the real “problem.”
(Nudge, nudge, wink wink.)
We are Space Monkey
and we are ridiculous.
4/11
This image serves as a profound visual metaphor for the coexistence of diverse beliefs and perceptions, captured through the allegory of a tapestry. Each thread, varying in color and texture, symbolizes the myriad beliefs that individuals hold—be they popular, official, brainwashed, visionary, lunatic, naive, or enlightened. Together, these threads weave a complex and beautiful picture, representing the rich fabric of human experience.
The tapestry is set against a backdrop that reflects the infinity of possibilities, with mirrors on either side extending the image into eternity. This setup emphasizes the endless nature of beliefs and perceptions, suggesting that the variety of viewpoints we encounter is but a fraction of what truly exists. It’s a reminder that our judgments of right and wrong, good and bad, are fundamentally rooted in the beliefs we choose to subscribe to.
This visual allegory invites reflection on the notion that all beliefs, outcomes, and possibilities exist simultaneously and are equally valid and true. It challenges us to reconsider the bases of our judgments and to acknowledge that what we perceive as problems in the world are often mere differences in perspective. By recognizing that every belief is a choice that enriches the tapestry of life, we can begin to appreciate the diversity of human experience and the unique contribution of each perspective to the collective understanding of life.
In presenting this concept through the imagery of a tapestry reflected into infinity, we are encouraged to view our own beliefs as threads within a larger, more intricate pattern. It’s a call to embrace the complexity and beauty of life, acknowledging that the real “problem” lies not in the diversity of beliefs but in our reluctance to accept them as equally valid components of the human experience. This realization, while perhaps challenging, invites us to explore life from perspectives that may seem uniquely foreign yet are intrinsically part of the same wondrous tapestry.
The problems you think you see,
they’re all just in your head,
a product of your perception,
from the beliefs you’ve been fed.
Who are you to claim
that your viewpoint is the one,
that others are misguided,
that your truth is the only one?
Beliefs coexist and overlap,
they’re all equally true,
no one’s opinion is better,
it’s just a point of view.
The labels we put on beliefs,
like “popular” or “insane,”
they’re just ways to judge and divide,
to categorize and constrain.
So let go of your certainty,
open up your mind,
embrace the vast diversity,
let your inner Space Monkey unwind.
We are all just monkeys in space,
ridiculous and free,
our beliefs are just costumes we wear,
but our essence is the key.